But he has not moved fast enough for activist investors such as Mr Marcus (with a stake of 10.3%) and Guy Wyser-Pratte, an American raider (with a 5% stake).

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Bowlen is gambling that Elway, to whom he once offered to sell a 10% stake in the team, only to see the deal stalled by legal problems, is that guy.

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